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A Captains FortunateIDiscovery

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, ply
ing between Atlantic City and N. Y, had
been troubled with a cough so that he was
unable to sleep, and was induced to try
DR.. King New Discovery for Consump-
ton. 1t not only gave him instant relief,
but allayed the extreme soreness in his
breast. His children were similarly af-
fected and a single dose had the same
happy effect. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is now the standard remedy in the Cole
man household and on board the schooner.
Free trial bottles of this standard remedy
at w. N. Hunts drug store.
, 1887-03-08

Chicago, Pittsburg and Kansas City in the
west. 1t is almost q foregone conclusion,
however, that indianapolis name will appear
on the list for 1888.
But Glnsscock and Denny remained to be
disposed Of. Th solution of this prisoner
puzzlen Of baseballsm came in quite an une1-
pected manner. The great and only Mike
Kelly, the champion batsman Of the League
and the crack catcher, right fielder and base
runner of the Chicago club ever since 1880,
had a difficulty some months ago with Presi-
dent Spalding and has since repeatedly do
clared that he would never again play with
his old love. Having become convinced that
Kelly really meant h he said and would
sooner submit to being blacklisted than give
in, Spalding concluded to do his utmost to
get Glasscock. There was nc trouble what
ever in ~disposing Of Kelly, who was sold to
Boston for $4,000, he getting a salary OF
1000 a season. So the Gordian knot has at
last been cut and nobody is any worse off, as
of the four great players mentioned in this
article, Dunlap is now with Detroit, Kelly goes
to Boston, New York will lave Denny, while
Chicago will be consoled for Kelly's loss by
Glasscock.
There is at the present time a demand
among baseball managers for "young blood
which amounts almost to a craze, and 1t is a
question whether the thing is not being over
lone. Young Van Haltren, Of San Fran
cisco, has been doing some magnificent work
for the California clubs, and lured on by this,
President Nimick, of the P~ittsburgs, jour
neyed all the way to the Golden Gate to
capture this alleged phenomenon. With very
little trouble he succeeded in procuring Van
Haltren's signature to q contract a short time
after his arrival. Van Haltren Is said t.
have had several fiattering offers from east
ern League and Association teams, but this as
sertion is not to be accepted without some
reservations. He may prove to be the great
pitcher he is said to be, but he will find that
the Detroits, for instance, will hit him harder
than the country clubs in California. 1t Is
very much more probable that he will "Hzzle
OUT much as did young Devlin, OF Troy,
whom the New Yorks signed last season.
, 1887-03-08

The Cape of Good Hope, in 1855, adopted a
three cornered stamp both. novel and pretty.
Tho stamp of Afghanistan is meaningless to
an American, while that of Japan, with its
dainty tea leaves, is graceful and beautiful.
In 1869 the United States issued a twenty
our cent stamp, which is a miniature repro
sentation Of the signing OF the Declaration
independence.
The perforating machine was an English
invention, which was at once almost uni
versally adopted
Tho colors of postage stamps vary %continu-
ally, the why and wherefore thereof none but
the postmaster general and his creator knows.
, 1887-03-08
The BASEBALL WORLD.


saio OF Kelly to the Boston Club for
s1O,O0O
Baseball circles have been in a state of UNI
wonted excitement during the past few weeks
owing to the large bids being made by Chi
cago and New York for Glasscock and Denny
of the practically defunct st. Louis
"Maroons.' To thoroughly explain the mat
ter, it will be necessary to go back to last
season.
1t is generally known that tho st. Louis
League team. for the admission OF which into
the League and the Reinstatement of Fred Dun
lap n fabulous sum was paid by Mr.. II. V.
Lucas, proved a white elephant on the hands
of its projectors. When Mr.. Lucas sold the
franchise bodily to c syndicate late in the sea-
son, this suspicion resolved itself into u GER
tainty. There were in the st. Louis team ut
that time three players as good at any in the
country. These were Fred Dunlap, John
Glasscock and Jerry Denny. Naturally all
of the League clubs wanted one or more of
the trio, but none of them except Detroit felt
warranted in paying the large prices at which
they were held, but tho Wolverines" bought
Dunlap.
Some time ago there was talk of kicking
Kansas City out of the League, and this re-
port having come to the ears Of the president
OF the Cowboys" he ut once set about devils
ing a plan for frustrating this charitable
action upon the part of the League. He went
to st. Louis and bought their franchise. to-
gether with all OF the players excepting Den
ny and Glasscock. Then he awaited develop
ments, which were not long in coming, and
which go to vindicate the soundness of his
judgment.
The Leagues great anxiety to get rid of
both St. Louis and Kansas City has never
been properly understood. They admitted
Pittsburg some time ago, and this gave them
a ninth club. which made the mapping out OF
a paying schedule almost an impossibility.
But it will be urged that. having practically
got rid of st. Louis, they could have no OBJ
ject in DISTINGUISHING Kansas City. This,
however, is a mistake. The latter city is not
a good one in q baseball sense of the word, and
besides it is too long a jump for any club to
make. especially with st. Louis out; and
besides, Indianapolis las been for two sea
sons exceedingly anxious to get into the
League and recently raised $4,000 US
an evidence of sincerity. The admission OF
Indianapolis and tho expulsion of Kansas
City would give the League eight good
clubs in a nice, easy and comparatively mex
, 1887-03-08
NAIL LETTINGS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
AsuINQrnN ID @ Ian % 1897

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. "a. 1887.
PROPOSALS will be received at the
Contract Office of this Department
until 4 p. m. of April 2, 1887, for carry
ing tie mails of the United States upon
the routes and according to the schedule
Of arrival and departure specified by the
Department, in the Territory of Wyo-
ming, from July /, 1887, to June 30,
1890.
Lists of routes. with schedules of arri-
walls and departures, instructions to bid
ders. with forms for contracts and bonds,
and all other necessary information, will
be furnished upon application to the
Second Assistant Postmaster General.
WILLIAM +. Villas,
Postmaster General.
, 1887-03-08

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, San Francisco, CAL,
is nature own true laxative. This pleas
ant California liquid fruit remedy may be
had Of w. N. Hunt. Large bottles at
so cents or one dollar. 1t is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known to cleanse the system; to act on
the liver, kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispel headaches, colds and
fevers; to cure constipation, indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1887-03-08

and has had n greater number in use at one
time than any other country. A total Of
tho varieties issued is 162, while 1877 have
been in use at one time.
In the days which preceded postage stamps
letters were not much INDUCED in. For a
while they cost five cents, which the receiver
WINS obliged to pay, unless the sender chose
10 prepay them.
, 1887-03-08

several periodicals are devoted to it, one in
Brussels, one in Berlin, one in England and
The American Journal OF Philately, now
twenty-five years old.
Not every one knows that the postage
stamp is a woman's invention. A French
woman the Duchese de Longueville, in 1853.
devised it. But for some reason the idea died
out for nearly 200 years, and was then re-
vived. It was first advocated in England by
Rowland Hill in 1887, and adapted in $40.
The first design was n small boy on a gallop-
ing horse, blowing a trumpet and clad only
in his integrity. He had a scarf along with
him, but apparently only used it as a wrap in
cold weather, for in the picture it floats out
behind him adding to the appearance OF great
haste. This design was in memory of the
days when Assyrian and Persian monarchs
had their posts placed at stations a days
journey from each other, with horses saddled
, 1887-03-08

G. Y. Baxter, an experienced and sue
cessful druggist at Dewitt, Ia, says one
family there created an immense sale for
Chamberlain's cough remedy by using it
and recommending it to their neighbors.
during their siege Of ~whooping cough;
now it sells rapidlyo or its merits; it has no
equal for coughs, colds and Group. Sold
by w. N. Hunt.
, 1887-03-08

OF the in the medical line is the
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, man
ufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup company, San Francisco, Cal. 1t
Is agreeable to the taste, acceptable to the
stomach, harmless in its nature, painless
yet prompt and thorough in its action.
For sale by W. n. Hunt, 1919 Eddy
efraat
, 1887-03-08

DAILY LKADER all transient advertisements
10 cents per line each insertion. 6 consecutive
Insertions = cents per line one month D cents
per line.
Minor mention notices. among local reading
matter, is cents per line each insertion.
WKEKIY LEADER. all transient advertise
ments Is cents per line first insertion one
month, % cents per line SIX months 10 cents
DER line ; one year 5 cents per line. Marriage
and birth notices Sl.U each. No advertisement
inserted for less than % cents.
Ii. CLAICHE. Publisher.
, 1887-03-08

Tho postage stamp
mania, like any
other disease, has
a name. 1t is called
"%philately," and be-
gan as soon us
stamps were in use
in half n dozen
countries. Big and
numerous are the
books devoted to
the literature of the
~
, 1887-03-08

grief when they find hat they might as we'll
have been engaged in polishing tho stove
legs, as far as any financial benefit was con-
cerned.
Small boys are often enthusiastic stamp
hunters. They, too, cherish a belief that the
stamps can be turned into money. Rare
stamps are marketable; but not ofsen at the
fabulous prices quoted. In this city there IRE
collectors who devote themselves entirely to
stamps and fill whole shops with them; but
quantity.
Certain stamp maniacs make dados and
friezes of them, and only recently the writer
saw a mail table covered with them, legs and
all. and then vanished to the ultimate limits
Of varnish. But the spectacle was hardly a
sight to benefit gods and men, or even fools.
, 1887-03-08

Mrs. Hannah Whithall Smith is said TO
be engaged in the work OF teaching Wash
ington ladies the ethics Of gentility. She
has discovered that none OF them know
how to express disdain in q bow nor how
to crush an aspirant by n slow half turn
to the right.-Detroit Free Press.
, 1887-03-08
the system.

1t is also said
that the first pro-
posed British
stamp, drawn by
Mulready, was a
large one represent
ing industrial and
t.r
, 1887-03-08

The style OF print
ing on white paper
with colored ink ia
considered IN r
secure than any
other, hence has
been adopted every
where. The United
States has issued
more varieties Of
postage stu IN ps.
, 1887-03-08

Mrs. W~inslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
Lays the pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy fer diarrh@a. Twenty-Five
cents y bottle.
, 1887-03-08

A company has been organized in Cali
fornia for the purpose of growing ramie.
Professor Hilgard thinks that it would
thrive admirably in the alkali regions OF
the state.
, 1887-03-08

Those who want pure Lake Mahpah-
lutah ice. should send their order to Sloan
h Co., or call at Mauss' bakery, Seven
teenth street.
, 1887-03-08

ready to carry with
fleet feet the de-
crees OF the despot.
In the Roman en-
pire imperial edicts
were passed to the
provinces by the
came G a
The United States
took up the postage
stamp in 1917, not
such n great while
, 1887-03-08
TERMS OF sUBsCRIPTION.

TERMS OF bUB~5CKIPTIUN.
Daily. delivered by carrier. CSC per week,
81 per month.
Daily, BY mail. 81 per month, $500 for six
months, $40 per year, raj advance.
Weekly $50 per annum. sl.50 for six months.
PAYABLE In advance.
, 1887-03-08

M ONN OF the good things of this
N~~o.S life are sorrowfully let
nlone on account of Dyspepsia. Lcker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on a
positive guarantee at 25 and 80 cents, by
Pearse 4 McGill, Druggists.
, 1887-03-08

TuIQ OADED may he found on ME at Geo.
lilo ~ en- howell 4 Cos Newspaper AZ,
ysrtising Bureau no spruce ST. where ndyertisina
, 1887-03-08
N Ayo~,c Blood Elixir is the only
ANNSON = Hood Remedy pnarnn=

tecd. 1t Is n positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tions or SyphiIitic Poisoning. 1t purifes the
whole system, and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains We guarantee It.
Pearse & McGill, Druggists.
, 1887-03-08
.Dr. Wagaer&ca
SPECIAEIsTS

We offer no apology for deyoting so much time
and attention to THIS much neglected class of
diseases believing that no condition of humanity
Is too wrttched to merit the sympathy and best
services Of the profession to which we belong
as many are. innocent sufferers, and that
to tos re RIIhyiiis,an ths who anl,e aeg0fe and h snviSs
them from worse than death, is no less a
philanthrophist and a benefactor to his race
THAI the surgeon or physician who by close APP
plicati0n excels in any other branch OF his pro-
iession And. fortunately for humanity, the day
e adImmle99 the Sne Victims ahe Ia of { pnIliSa or cpIms. ike iiSe
the lepers under the Jewish law. to die uncared
for, has passed away.
YOUNG MEN
Who may be suffering from the effects Of youth
full follies or indiscretions, will do well to avail
themselves of this the greatest boon ever laid
at the alter OF suffering humanity. DR.. WAC
NER will guarantee to forfeit five hundred dol
lars for every case OF seminal weakness or pri-
vate disease of any kind or character which he
undertakes and fails to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
There are many men Of the age OF so to 80 who
are troubled with too frequent excavations Of
the bladder, often accompanied by a slight
smarting OF burning sensation and a weakening
OF the system In a manner the patient cannot
q ropy sediment viii often Ee found, and de somes
times small particles OF albunien will appear, OF
tile color will be OF akin or milkfsh hue, again
changing to a dark and turbid appearance.
There ara many men who die of this difficulty
ignorant OF the cause, which Is the second stage
OF seminal weakness. Dr.. Wagner will guaran-
tee a cure In all such cases and a healthy restora-
ton OF the genito-urinary organs, Consultation
free. Thorough examination and advice. So 90.
See the Doctors additional advertisement In
the Denver Daily News and Tribune Republi-
can.
All communication should be addressed
DR.. WAGNER & Co.
N~S
14i4 I.arimer street Address. Box 2T8s, Denver,
Colorado.
Cut this out and take along.
, 1887-03-08

pensive circuit.
But this the presi-
dent of the "Cow-
boys" has guarded
against by his pur-
chase of the st.
Louis franchise
IL repeate d
threats of lawsuits
in case the League
concluded to "sit
OH him" at all
hazards. Therefore
the clubs next sea-
son will probably
be: Boston, Phila-
delphia, New York
and Washington in
the east; Detroit,
, 1887-03-08
ABOUT POSTAGE STAMPS.
THE BUSINESS OF PHlLATELY AND
ITS FOLLOWERS.

The Invention of Postage Stamps-The
First Designs-Stamps of Different
Countries-Old Time Postal Routes.
The United States Ahead In Variety.
The legend about 100000 of Cancelled
postage stamps being a valuable property, is
still believed in by many confiding souls,
old and young. Somebody started tho fb
years age, and, being an attractive one, it is
not permitted to die. Touching stories, without
any foundation in fact. float around in tho
newspapers telling how some impoverished old
woman collected 1000, 900 of Cancelled post
age stamps, and then sold them for money
, 1887-03-08

enough to secure
her admittance to
a homo for aged
women. This has a
stimulating effect
on other impovcr-
ished old women,
and they set to work
to collect stamps,
and arc over
whelmed with as
Constituent nnd
, 1887-03-08

All kinds of legal blanks at the Leader
Office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
4he Secret of Popularity.

A very wise old lady once told me that the
secret of popularity among men was to make
them have good time without letting them
be conscious of any effort ON your part to do
it. / beg leave to differ with her in one re-
spect. After the good time is had man
should be fully informed of all that one has
done. 1t makes him appreciate it. Some
women have en- idea that man enjoys be-
ing prancad about and held on to asif he were
portable PROPERTY, like spoons or button
hooks.
Now this is what think: If you want to
make man have a good time, and thank
you for it, take him first of all to pleasant
house. See THAT he is presented to the bright
est women, the prettiest ones, and those who
arc likely TO interest him most, then let him
alone Afterward your turn will come
When the mushrooms and champagne are
Nnder di scussion + on there will not be q
courteous act of yours that he will not re-
member, there will not be a single person to
whom you have presented him that he will
punt as more agreeable than yourself, and
lie will confess in his heart of hearts that
year power is strongest, and that you are not
afraid TO try it.-"Bab" in New York Star.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
WHY They ARE NOT Pure.

The absolute purity of the Royal Baking Powder is
fact questioned by anyone but the questions are ire
quenty asked Why do not other manufacturers aso put
up pure baking powders free from me alum, and other adul-
eran? fact that the Royal is the only pure baking
powder made?
There are three of these articles Cream of tartar
baking powders made from of tartar and bcarbonate
of phosphate baking powders in which phosphate acid
is used as substitute for of tartar and alum baking
powders, made from burnt alum and Soda
Burnt alum baking powders of the cheapest class
They cost less than four pound concededly poi
sonous of their weknown nferiorty
sold under their true coors Baking powders sold with
prize or gift of this class.
The phosphate baking powders cont n from to IL per
of lme which ingredient of the phosphate used in
substitute for Of tartar. 1t is impossible to
eradicate the lime from this class of powders. This baking
powder is next to the alum baking powders in cost
of baking powders, to which class the
Royal belongs be pure must be made from absolutely
of tartar, The Royal Baking Powder is made from
cream of tartar specially refined and prepared for its by
patent processes by which the artrate of lime totally
eliminated There no other process by which of
tartar can be freed from memade 100 per cent pure
in quantities practical for commercial purposes Other
baking powder Makers being able to obtain these chem
cay pure goods (Which used exclusively in the RoyaD
are dependent upon the Of tartar Of the Market refined
by the odashoned methods for their supply and by those
methods impossible to eliminate the lime and other inn
purites
These are the why the Royal is absolutely pure
while all other baking powders contain either lime or alum
The vital Importance of absolute purity in the articles
promotve of perfect health is daily more generally
being considered How large share in producing impure
and unwhoesome food the lime and alum baking powders
have had in the past, is becoming fully recognized
The absolute purity of the Royal Baking Powder not
only renders perfectly wholesome but its freedom from
all substances makes it of higher strength and
effectiveness eavenng agent and therefore more economic
cal for 1t is accordingly certified by the u s. Govern
ment Chemists the most wholesome effective, and perfect
baking powder made
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27

TEXAS LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
The following named gentlemen have
been appointed by the Texas livestock
association as delegates to the Interna-
tional Range association, which meets at
Denver, Colorado, on February 8, 1887:
1. 7. Pryor, o. H. Nelson, j. II. Steph-
ems, j. T. Lyle, NJ. Haeff, s, G. Sugg, E.
+. Skard, j. w. Driskill, H. G. Williams,
S. p. Cunningham, s. B. Burnett, B. +.
Buzard. j. N. Simpson, A. H. Pearce, O.
G. Slaughter, II. B. Stoddard, T. L. d.
Andrews, Charles Goodnight, W.. s.
Caruthers, and j. A. Carroll.
f. NJ. MADDOX, Secretary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
Ono at a Time.

A counsel thought that he would over
como Lord Norbury on the bench. One day
his lprdship was charging jury, and the
address was interrupted by the braying Of
an ass "What noise is that2" cried Lord
Norbuly. otis only the echo Of the court,
my lord, - answered the counsel Nothing
disconcerted, the judge resumed his nd
dress, but soon the barrister was compelled
to interpose with technical objections to the
charge. While stating them tho ass again
brayed. lone at a tine if you please"
remarked his lordship with a sarcastic smile.
--Ameritan Law Review.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
The Way Out of the Dificulty.

Sorne sewingwomen have no knowledge Of
house work. Very well. Let them work for
their board while they learn. They would
have plenty of food and good home They
would be better off than they are now when
their So. SO or So or 81 week has to pay for
their Scanty food and fuel in wretched rooms,
and nothing is left. Good housewives would
willingly teach one unaccustomed to the work
if she would remain for wages after she could
earn them. 1t seems to me this is the solution
of the question for women who barely make
a living at sewing. They must be put in
communication with those who so bitterly
need domestic help. Many of them would no
doubtStake kindly to homework. They would
feel the sense of comfort and permanencc and
warmth of family life They could save the
larger part of their wages, and in time have a
small but real independence. If underpaid
sewing women will take well paid domestic
service they will not need charity.
Stoneiin Boston Globe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
Thl proper ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

A mother, talking to her little 4-year- old
sughterI said "Do you not feel thankful
that youhave good home and papa and
mamma, with plenty Of comfortable things
to wear nd food TO eat, while there are so
many Children who have not so many
thinCs to make them happyp' mo, do
not" sail little Miss Perverseness. But
when safe in bed ut night and alone in the
room her mother overheard her saying:
eyes, | 1--we nice papa and mamma and
everythin good, and, dear Lord, am much
obliged Utica Press
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
INSTANTLY RELIEVED.

Mrs. Ann Lacour, of New Orleans, La.
writes II have son who has been SICK
for two years; he has been attended by
our leading physicians, but all to no pur'
pose. This morning he had his usua
spell of coughing, and was so greatly
Frustrated in consequence, that death
seemed imminent. We had in the house
bottle of DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for the
Lungs, purchased by my husband, who
noticed your advertisement. We admin
istered it and he was instantly relieved
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
AZ the Festive nonrd.

"Mr potorby, will you please carve the
turkey
must either be fool or rascal, and | don't
care to he either"
"Wlat do you mean?'
''If ho keeps the choicest portions for
himself zoe is a scoundrol; il he docs not
keep then for himself, no is fool, and as l
said, / don't care to place myself in either
category. D-Teyas SiCtings.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
Unfortunate Order.

"Ja mes," said grocer to his clerk, "
you n mustn't say lady to the woman Gus
TONER'S any more; they don't like the
term.
"Afl right, sir" replied James; and
presently Mrs. WaybacS came in.
81 want Philadelphia dry picked cod,
fish, y she said, "and three bars of soap"
eyes, woman" responded James,
"wheEe'l II you have 'em sentP"
"Dbn't you woman me- you young
snapperhead, said Mrs Wayback, cycling
him with disfavor I'm lady al don't
you fbrget it, and she flounccd outs-New
York SIM